What experiences in Achebe's life led him to write the
story?
As citizen of Nigeria and the US, Achebe was
interested in the impact of western culture on
Nigerian culture.
As a university professor, Achebe was expected to
write about his life in Nigeria,
As an activist, Achebe was trying to change a
Nigerian tradition to a western tradition.
As a parent in the US. Achebe's children had no
experience of Nigerian culture,